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Letters Received by Commission Branch, 1874-1894

Letters, reports, and papers relating to the military service of officers of the Regular Army, officers of Volunteers in the Staff Corps commissioned by the President, and officers commissioned by brevet appointment in the Regular Army and Volunteer organizations. This title also contains documentation of appointments and other matters relating to post traders, the retirement of enlisted men, and of business relating to colleges, the militia and veterinary surgeons.